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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
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AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
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Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
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AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
Publications
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AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
Policy Advocacy
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AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
Community
Community
AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
Education & Programs
Education & Programs
Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
Events
Events
AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
Publications
Publications
AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
Policy Advocacy
Policy Advocacy
AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

Student Case Competition Winners

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Student Case Competition!

2024 Competition

Case Organization: Caldera Youth Program
Case materials: pre-read and case

Winning teams:

First place: Evalu8ors Ensemble (read their slide deck report): Hannah Douglas, Yamini Sumalatha Bhukya, Emilia Mbone Roland-Umasabor with their coaches Adriana Cimetta and Rebecca Friesen, all from University of Arizona

Runners up (Caldera Choice Award): ScholarQuest (read their slide deck report): Samuel Isiko, Doreen Otieno, Joshua Osondu, Patterson Adjei, and Jemima Oduro with their coach Krisanna Machtmes, all from Ohio University
Third Place: BrightPath Consulting (read their slide deck report): Sarah Zlatkovic, Rebecca Polivy, and Portia Ofosu-Addo with their coach Anna Woodcock, all from Claremont Graduate University

Judges:

Lixin Zhang, Ph.D.
J. Scarlett Kingsley
Megan Lopez, Ph.D.
Miss Mercy Cheptoo Chumo
Elizabeth O. Obekpa, DrPH
Dora Elias McAllister
Sandra Ayoo
Esther C. Nolton, PhD, MEd
Kayla Meyers
Jennifer Jocz
Anand Desai
Jessica Davison
Jackie Williams Kaye

Past Winners

2023 Competition

Case Organization: Indiana Humanities Advancing Racial Equity Collection Development (ARECD) Program
Case materials: pre-read and case

Winning teams:

First place: Evalu850 (read their slide deck presentation): Meg Johnson, Marian Dyer, James Farngoli, Golnar Fotouhi, and Nadia Sahila, with their coach Jill Lohmeier, all from the University of Massachusetts Lowell

Runners Up: Metamorphosis Methods (read their slide deck presentation): Allison Prieur (Western Michigan University), Kari Ross Nelson (Utah State University), Andrea Vernola (Western Michigan University), and Amanda Sutter (University of Connecticut), with their coaches Michael Harnar (Western Michigan University) and Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead (University of Connecticut)

Honorable Mentions:

Eagle Evaluation (slide deck presentation): Yasemin Simsek, David Anderson, Gabby Huff, Anna Poole, and Sarah Hennessy, with their coaches Beverly Peters and Shelli Golson-Mickens, all from American University
Team Justice (report): Nathalie Dupont, Ben Posner, and Emily Ratner, all from University of New Orleans, with their coaches Jason Altman (TerraLuna Collaborative) and Lisanne Brown (Abt Associates)
United Evaluation (report): Sarah Zlatkovic, Alyssa Ream, Ashley Bonilla, Prina Patel, Merve Konjore, with their coach Anna Woodcock, all from Claremont Graduate University

Judges:

Christopher Hall, MSW, PhD
Dr. Sandra Ayoo
Dr. Tatiana Elisa Bustos
Esther C. Nolton, PhD, MEd
Jackie Williams Kaye
Jeremiah Pina
Miss Mercy Cheptoo Chumo
Olivia N Jones, MPH
Paida Chikate, MA, MPP
Qing Ren, Ph.D.
Rhonda Williams, Ph.D.
Tasha Smagula